In the season opener, the Dallas Wings emerged victorious over the Chicago Sky with a final score of 87-79. Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 25 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter. Teaira McCowan and Natasha Howard both contributed double-doubles to secure the victory for Dallas. Howard finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds, while McCowan had 18 points and 13 rebounds.
With a close score of 75-73 in favor of the Sky, the Wings went on a thrilling comeback in the final minutes of the game. Ogunbowale’s deep 3-pointer gave Dallas a decisive lead, leaving Chicago struggling to keep up. Marina Mabrey led the Sky with 19 points and nine rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to hold off the relentless Wings.
In an impressive second half performance, Stephanie Soares put up her first professional points for Dallas with an offensive rebound and putback. The Wings’ strong team effort ultimately propelled them to victory over their rivals in an exhilarating season opener.
